Clinical Research Assistant, College Of Nursing (Part Time/Full Time)

Clinical Research Assistant, College of Nursing (Part Time/Full Time) Posting Number req20703 Department College of Nursing Department Website Link https://nursing.arizona.edu Location University of Arizona Health Sciences Address 1305 N. Martin Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 USA Position Highlights

Join Our Research Team at the University of Arizona College of Nursing!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of older adults with hypertension? We are seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to be a part of our cutting-edge NIH-funded project on technology-enhanced medication adherence.

As a member of our team, you'll utilize your exceptional communication skills to engage and connect with a diverse group of study participants. Your strong ethical mindset and conflict resolution skills will ensure professionalism and integrity throughout the research process. With your keen eye for detail, you'll contribute to accurate data collection and organization, utilizing your proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and data entry.

Flexibility is key in this role as you'll have the opportunity to travel to various community sites for participant recruitment and manage scheduling visits with multiple participants. By being punctual and demonstrating excellent time management, you'll excel in both independent work and collaborative tasks.

Join us and be a part of groundbreaking research that improves the lives of older adults with hypertension!

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruitment: Assist with implementation of study participant recruitment strategies.
  
  Carry out advertising and recruitment activities. Initiate and maintain contact with study participants. Screen potential study participants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria for eligibility.

• Data Collection Visits: Schedule in-person visits with participants.
  
  Meet with participants to administer study protocol and questionnaires. Ensure collection of quality data.

• Data Management Support: Maintain highly detailed and accurate records, organize data, prepare data for computer input and analyses.

• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support for research office including coordinating schedules, maintaining records and study supplies.

• Grant Activities Support: Assist senior personnel in preparation of materials for institutional review board approval (IRB), progress reports, grant submissions, scholarly presentations, and manuscripts.

• Other: Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

• An understanding of human subjects protocol and research involving older populations.

FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time To be Determined Number of Hours Worked per Week 20 - 40 Job FTE 0.50 - 1.0 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Research Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay $18.15 - $22.69 Compensation Type hourly rate Grade 4 Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire.

The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator. Grade Range Minimum $18.15 Grade Range Midpoint $22.69 Grade Range Maximum $27.23 Career Stream and Level OC3 Job Family Clinical Research Job Function Research Type of criminal background check required:

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